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Our program features instruction and research in the field of digital humanities,
where computing and the disciplines of the humanities intersect. Students assist with
research devoted to the analysis and presentation of information in electronic form.

Why Major in English?

Our program fosters the ability to read and write critically and imaginatively and
to instill an appreciation of the power of language to shape thought and represent
the world. We prepare students for graduate study and develop practical skills for
professions, including education, law, professional writing, and the arts. Visiting
novelist Claire Vaye Watkins gets appreciative applause.

Excellent Faculty

Congratulations to Dr. Richard Louth, honored at the 2018 University Convocation for
his 40 years of outstanding teaching in the English Department. Congratulations also
to D Vickers custodian Mildred Bryant for 40 years of loyal service.

Our faculty members are internationally acclaimed for scholarship and creativity,
and our Department regularly hosts the nation’s most distinguished writers. Here,
students line up for a personalized book signing by U.S. Poet Laureate, Tracy K. Smith,
Common Read author for Spring 2019.

English

The Department of English prepares students for a variety of professions, including
creative writing, professional writing, education, publishing, law and other careers
requiring a strong foundation in writing and liberal arts.

Our students learn about literature from ancient times to the present, creative writing,
web design, linguistics and local dialects, the teaching of writing and literature,
film, drama and performance studies, and much more.

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Personal interaction with Writers in Residence and Visiting Writers of international
stature

Academic support through the Southeastern Writing Center

In-service teacher support through the Southeast Writing Project

Special programs in Professional Writing and Publishing Studies

Department supports two student journals, two professional journals, and a press